Manistee Muzzle Loading Club
Shoot Program
64th SHOOT TIME AT MANISTEE
Muzzle Loading Rendezvous
June 29th & 30th, 2024
WELCOME TO "SHOOT TIME AT MANISTEE" FOR 2024. Our rendezvous is a low-pressure fun shoot. We want
you to enjoy yourself while you are a guest at our camp. In several matches shooters will be able to use Civil War rifled muskets and minie bullets. These matches are marked with an asterist(*), original style civil war minie bullets only, no modern minie, maxi, saboted bullets or buffalo bullets allowed. This reflects the
historical fact that all types of guns were used in open competition. No modern inline action muzzleloading guns will be allowed in any of our matches.
An added pre-rendezvous event for Friday, June 28, 2024. We will hold a Military Rifle Match, open to any kind of military rifle capable of firing 10 shots in 70 seconds including a reload. The cost is $15.00 and you will need to bring 50 rounds of ammunition, registration at 8:30 A.M. on the range. Awards immediately following the match.
The "Old Marsh Road Sneak" Woods Walk match was redesigned to accommodate those who have trouble walking long distances. Participants may leave the woods walk for a line match at any time and return to the woods walk to finish. Organized shooting has always been a very safe recreational activity. To help keep it that way, EYE AND EAR PROTECTION IS MANDATORY for all shooters.
For those who have never ventured to Old Fort Rendezvous afore, the cost is $45.00 for the whole family (children under 19 years of age) for all muzzleloading events to reflect an increase in state fees, or $40.00 for non-campers. All shooters will be issued a competitor number and camp permit. Please post the permit by your camp and have the competitor number in your possession at each match. The Friday, June 28th, Military Rifle Match is separate from other events, and a $15.00 registration fee is charged for this event. (See separate program for this event registration and new rules.) Non-Shooting Traders receive a No Fee Registration before setting up your site.
VILLAGE GREEN EVENTS FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 29th, 2024
SHOOTING COMMENCES AT 8:00 A.M. TIMES POSTED ARE APPROXIMATE AND CAN CHANGE
MATCHES 4 & 9 MINIMUM ASSISTANCE, 14 POUND GUN WEIGHT ON ALL MATCHES
1. 50 YARDS X-STICKS, ANY IRON SIGHT, 5 POKER CHIPS (8 - 8:25 A.M.)
2. 25 YARDS OFFHAND, ANY IRON SIGHT, 5 POKER CHIPS 8:30 - 9:00
3. 25 YARDS PISTOL OR REVOLVER, 5 PIGEONS (9:00 - 9:30 A.M.) (One hand, all chambers loaded)
4. 25 YARDS WOMEN, ANY IRON SIGHTS, 5 PIGEONS (9:40 - 10:05 A.M.)
5. 50 YARDS OFFHAND, ANY IRON SIGHTS, (SMOOTHBORE) 5 PIGEONS (10:20 - 10:45 A.M.)
6. 50 YARDS OFFHAND, OPEN SIGHTS, (FLINT) 5 PIGEONS (11:00 - 11:20 A.M.)
RANGE CLOSED- BREAK FOR LUNCH- AT NOON OR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
7. 25 YARDS X-STICK, KIDS, 5 PIGEONS 1:30 -2:30 P.M. (14 POUND GUN LIMIT).
A. KIDS, 5 THROUGH 10, ADULTS MAY LOAD.
B. KIDS, 11 THROUGH 15, KIDS MUST LOAD THEIR OWN GUNS.
8. 50 YARDS OFFHAND, ANY IRON SIGHT, 5 PIGEONS (2:30 - 2:50 P.M.)
9. 50 YARDS OFFHAND, ANY IRON SIGHT, ( WOMEN) 5 PIGEONS, ( 2:50 - 3:15 P.M.)
10. "THE PRESIDENT'S STAKE SHOOT", 20+ YARDS OFFHAND, ANY RIFLE OR MUSKET
(3:15 P.M.) Match 10, sign up to get on a 5 man team (individuals welcome) to cut a 4" x 4" post. Bring your big guns. The winning team members each receive a fresh steak awarded immediately following the match.
TRADITIONAL EVENTS FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024
MAY BE SHOT AT ANYTIME DURING THE DAY. RANGE HOURS 11 A.M. to 3 P.M.
SIGN UP FOR THESE MATCHES AT EACH RANGE.
1. *THE OLD MARSH ROAD SNEAK WOODS WALK ~ RIFLE OR RIFLED MUSKET ONLY!
2. THE OLD MARSH ROAD SNEAK WOODS WALK ~ SMOOTHBORE ONLY!
3. *BUFFALO MATCHES ~ MAY USE RIFLE OR SMOOTHBORE. (MOVING TARGET)
4. VICKERY'S SHINGLE SHOOT~ FLINTLOCKS ONLY MATCH.
5. KNIFE & TOMAHAWK MATCHES ~ ADULTS AND CHILDREN.
6. NEW THIS YEAR, Ira Thumma's "Introduction to the Old Time sport of shooting Muzzle Loading
Heavy Bench Round Ball Rifles and Heavy Slug Guns". Learn about these forgotten guns and how much
fun they are to shoot. Ira will let anyone interested in shooting one of these guns shoot a gun for $1.00, the
cost of powder and ball. This event will be held on the new 100/200 yard range from 10:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.
Saturday Evening Events, JUNE 29, 2024
Starting at 8:00 P.M. we will hold the Costume Contest at the Old Northwest Council Area for men, women
and children. As the evening progresses we will have the Awards for Shooting. As dusk falls upon the old fort, the campfire will be kindled and the "OLD NORTHWEST COUNCIL" will hold its 62nd meeting and ceremonial induction around the campfire. Come join in the festivities at the pavilion, bring your best voice and an instrument to sing, play and dance until the wee hours.
VILLAGE GREEN EVENTS FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024
SHOOTING COMMENCES AT 9:00 A.M.
1. *50 YARDS, MUSKET, 5 SHOT MINIE BALL. 9:00 .A.M.
2. *25 YARDS, CIVIL WAR BREECH LOADING CARBINE.
3. *25 YARDS, REVOLVER, MUST USE ALL CHAMBERS, ONE HAND ONLY.
ROVING RANGE (all one shot matches, open 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.)
1. *CUT THE CARD.
2. *BRITISH RED COAT, (TIMED INCREMENT AT A MOVING TARGET).
3. *3 OTHER SURPRISE TARGETS.
Awards for Sunday matches will be presented immediately after each match at the range tower.
ALL TIES WILL BE SHOT OFF!
THE DECISION OF THE RANGE OFFICER IS FINAL